Brands


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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott to expand City Express brand to US and Canada

    Building the brand, formerly referred to as Project Mid-T, is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the affordable midscale transient segment.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
  • Choice Hotels has relaunched the upper upscale Radisson Individuals brand.
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    Choice Hotels relaunches upper upscale soft brand Radisson Individuals

    The brand focuses on full-service, boutique and independent hotels, “seizing on major potential” to cater to increased traveler demand for unique accommodations, Choice SVP Indy Adenaw shared. 

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Field & Stream Lodge Co. to open first property in Montana

    The outdoor-centric hospitality brand by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners is targeting 35 properties in the U.S.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
  • BWH Hotels appointed Bill Ryan as senior vice president and chief technology officer.
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    BWH Hotels names former retail industry exec chief technology officer

    Reporting to CEO Larry Cuculic, Bill Ryan will oversee the hospitality company’s technology management team, guiding its digital strategy and transformation.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
  • Marriott International has unveiled the newly renovated W Hollywood.
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    Marriott opens renovated W Hollywood amid strategic luxury push

    The W Hotels West Coast flagship in California will cater to the next generation of luxury travelers with bespoke design elements and experiential amenities.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
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    José Andrés Group to open luxury hotel, membership club

    A partnership with Thor Equities, The Bazaar House by José Andrés will open in Washington, D.C., in 2027.

    By Sept. 27, 2024
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    From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty

    Advanced data analytics makes it easier for hotels to sell in-room products and win repeat customers.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 26, 2024
  • A Motel 6 sign is seen outside of a hotel building.
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    What’s next for OYO and G6 Hospitality?

    The Indian hospitality company bet big on U.S. budget hotels with its $525 million Motel 6 buy. Experts say it could be a new chapter for the tech provider.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
  • A Motel 6 sign is seen outside of a hotel building.
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    OYO to purchase Motel 6 brand for $525M

    The India-based hospitality tech company expands its U.S. presence by acquiring G6 Hospitality from Blackstone.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
  • The exterior of AC Hotel by Marriott in Park City, Utah.
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    Peachtree acquires AC Hotel by Marriott in Utah

    CEO Greg Friedman said a slowdown in transactions has allowed Peachtree to buy a number of hotel properties at below-market rates.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
  • The Choice Hotels Ascend Collection branded boutique hotel The Quincy opened in downtown Washington, D.C.
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    Ascend Collection enters DC market as Choice Hotels pushes upscale

    The Quincy, offering 99 boutique guest rooms and modern amenities, debuts in Washington, D.C., as Choice continues to focus on the expansion of its upper-tier brands.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
  • Gencom acquired the Hyatt-branded Thompson Central Park Hotel in New York City.
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    Gencom enters NYC with Thompson Central Park Hotel acquisition

    With the reported $300 million buy, the firm strengthens its relationship with Hyatt and positions itself in “one of the world’s top hospitality markets.”

    By Sept. 18, 2024
  • Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins shake hands while sitting at a table.
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    SBE launches longevity-focused resort brand amid strategic expansion

    The brainchild of Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins, The Estate Hotels & Residences seeks to become "the largest ecosystem of preventative medicine and longevity in the world."

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Savannah lofts convert under Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

    The Ann Savannah, offering apartment-style accommodations in its namesake Georgia city, joins hotel management company Sage Hospitality’s lifestyle portfolio.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opened following renovations.
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    Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opens after $25M renovation

    The Marriott-branded hotel opens at Walt Disney World Resort as Orlando, Florida, sees heightened tourism levels and notable hotel investment activity.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
  • Outdoor-centric hotel brand Trailborn will open a hotel in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
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    Trailborn plots next outdoor-centric hotel for North Carolina beach

    With the renovated and rebranded Wrightsville Beach hotel, the boutique brand continues its expansion to top outdoor destinations amid traveler demand.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    LivAway Suites developer opens office in ‘growth’ market Phoenix

    West77 Partners has several extended stay hotels underway in the metro area and is plotting up to 12 more as part of a rapid nationwide brand expansion.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • Raines added the rebranded Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in New Orleans, to its management portfolio.
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    Raines makes latest lifestyle play in New Orleans

    The rebranded Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, joins the hospitality management company’s growing lifestyle division, Woven by Raines.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
  • An image of Hyatt's Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino.
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    Q&A

    Hyatt brand leader talks all-inclusive strategy, global travel trends

    Melanie Benozich shares how Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has evolved, the brand’s growth trajectory and where opportunity lies to meet changing traveler demands.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Accor taps leaders for premium, midscale and economy brands

    The move is intended to “fortify brand leadership” as the France-based company expands globally, particularly in the premium segment.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
  • CitizenM opened its largest hotel to date in Boston's Bay Bay neighborhood.
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    CitizenM continues US expansion with Boston, Miami lifestyle hotels

    The European hotel company debuted its largest hotel to date in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, with plans to double its global portfolio by 2030.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its first Registry Collection Hotels property in the U.S., The Mining Exchange, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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    Wyndham debuts luxury Registry Collection in US

    The hotel company opens The Mining Exchange in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as travelers increasingly seek the unique and immersive experiences luxury hotels can offer.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    IHG luxury and lifestyle leader talks segment competition, Americas strategy

    Hospitality industry veteran Leanne Harwood spoke with Hotel Dive about changing traveler profiles and the importance of loyalty.

    By Sept. 4, 2024
  • Hotel Equities affiliate The Hotel Group and local Hogback Development Company will develop a Marriott StudioRes hotel in Moses Lake, Washington.
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    Marriott’s growing StudioRes brand to open in Washington

    Hotel Equities affiliate The Hotel Group and local Hogback Development Company will begin construction on the midscale extended stay hotel in Moses Lake next year.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
  • My Place Hotels of America opened an extended stay property in Randolph Center, Vermont.
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    My Place Hotels enters Vermont amid strategic expansion

    In addition to the Randolph Center extended stay hotel, My Place has roughly 45 properties in the pipeline slated to open in the next 24 months.

    By Aug. 30, 2024